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effective contributions to the organisation's committees and initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability, and

development within the global air transport system, and also praised the UAE's competent and professional

representation. He added that the UAE's success is not merely an electoral victory, but rather a true reflection of the
international and regional community's confidence in the UAE's vision and sound policies for developing the civil

aviation sector and initiatives serving the interests of future generations.

For his part, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, said: “The UAE’s seventh consecutive

victory is an achievement we are all proud of, reflecting our solid standing and the trust of the international aviation
community. Since joining the ICAO Council in 2007, the UAE has been a credible and influential voice in strategic

aviation discussions and decisions.

"We have introduced pioneering initiatives that enhanced the efficiency and safety of global aviation, including the

International Civil Aviation Leaders Program, the AI Lab in Aviation, and the International Cooperation Program for
capacity-building. This success confirms that the UAE is not just a member of the Council, but a strategic partner in

shaping the future of international civil aviation.”

This achievement further highlights the leading role of the UAE’s aviation sector, which contributes nearly 18% to the

national GDP, provides about one million jobs, and connects the country with more than 304 international airports

worldwide.

In addition, during the ICAO Assembly, the UAE presented a wide range of working papers across technical,

operational, economic, administrative, legal, and environmental domains. These contributions reflected innovative
ideas and initiatives that will play a key role in supporting sector growth and addressing challenges to its

sustainability.

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